Acura RDX vs BMW X5 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura RDX · BMW X5
- Length183.5 in
- Height66.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,717 lb – 3,838 lb
- Width73.7 in
- BMW X5 width76.1 in – 76.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (183.5 in vs 191.8 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 2.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.9 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 115.5 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X5 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,138 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 4,915 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: BMW X5 is 1,138 lb heavier (3,778 lb vs 4,915 lb)
- Wheelbase: BMW X5 has a 9.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 115.5 in)
- Length: Acura RDX is 8.3 in shorter (183.5 in vs 191.8 in)
- Height: BMW X5 is 2.9 in taller (66.1 in vs 69.0 in)
- Width: Acura RDX is 2.5 in narrower (73.7 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RDX — Acura RDX is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Acura RDX · garage fit for BMW X5
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura RDX — Acura RDX is narrower by 2.5 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X5 — BMW X5 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RDX — Based on length × width (Acura RDX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RDX | BMW X5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 191.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 69.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 115.5 in | 9.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,778 lb | 4,915 lb | 1,138 lb |
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